So, it helps to blog. It keeps me honest. ;-)
I started physical therapy two weeks ago, for my back. Didn't realize how much I needed some help until I got there, and the therapist kept looking at me like 1. I was insane. 2. He didn't know what to make of me. 3. He was completely puzzled by my presence.
He was great, though. He assessed and identified the problem and started me on exercises to strengthen my hips. He also introduced me to massage via electrodes and heat by ultrasound. Holy cow, it's worth the money per visit just for the massage. However, money and time are an issue, and three times a week x $$ is not doable right now. It's ok, though. I came away with a few tricks, how to move correctly, and it seems to be helping.
I will miss the massage, though. Shoot.
The diet is going well. I have been faithful to it all day today, and hope to make it a full week. One interesting note I came across while researching nutrition...gelatin contains collagen that, when ingested, is good for the skin. Who would have thought...still, it's a bit hard to ingest it when you read what's in it. Hooves?? If you can turn off that image, you can scarf down jello with no problem.
It's easier to be positive when you're being good to yourself...a month ago, I found myself growing short tempered and intolerant of almost everything. Requests from other people came across as demands. I was not having fine moments by a long shot.
So I prayed. My own request was for help to make me what I needed to be, and what Mom and others need me to be. I was sincere in prayer. And then, things started happening. The PT, the desire to take care of myself, but something else...friends started reappearing in my life.
My buddy Charles called and actually invited us over. We went, and had a good time. Got caught in an explosive electrical storm on the way home, and it was great!
Old friends from school found me on facebook. I had an invitation for coffee, and conversation.
My boss started putting limits on what other departments could ask me to do. That, alone, is wondrous. And highly unusual.
I hope this is a trend and not a fad. But even if it stops, it all came at a time when it was sorely needed. I can be happy with that.
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Glad to see a post from you and read things are looking up for you. I just got notice my acupuncturist is leaving town and she is the only one who has helped my back. I'm feeling worried about that. Take care, Paula
You have to hate when your hairdresser or accupuncturist moves away. How far is she going? .
This post is a ray of light. I know it isn't "easy," but you seem to be doing pretty great in a relatively short span of time. ~Mary
I hope the PT helps your back. Back pain is so mentally debilitating, not just physically so. I think it's great that things turned around in so many areas just when you need them to. Please, please, please do some more blogging!
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